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Wissadula periplocifolia
Wissadula periplocifolia (L.) C. Presl ex Thwaites
White Velvetleaf
Malvaceae (Mallow Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: WIPE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Red , YellowBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Yellowish or white, sometimes with a dark red basal spot.
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Extreme south Texas.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Wissadula periplocifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Wissadula periplocifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Wissadula periplocifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-03Research By: Joseph A. Marcus